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There is a scramble to get a local couple back to the United States after a horrifying medical emergency left them stranded in South America.
Trash, shopping carts and suitcases taking over downtown Sacramento is nothing new, but some residents say the city isn't doing enough to address the problem.
Officers are investigating after one person was shot in the south Natomas area Friday afternoon, the Sacramento Police Department said.
Friday marked day three of the Sacramento City Unified School District strike -- and as we head into the weekend, there's no end in sight. But could the missed school days have a ripple effect on families even after the strike ends?
A garbage truck fire was knocked down Wednesday, said the West Sacramento Fire Department.
As Sacramento city teachers hit the picket lines for a third day Friday, families scrambled to find child care for their students and found one in a free day camp for kids K-12.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday appointed the first openly transgender judge to the Sacramento County Superior Court.
A suspect has now been arrested in the case of homemade explosive devices that were found detonated inside cars in south Sacramento this week, police say.
There has been a significant increase in calls for loose or lost livestock animals in San Joaquin County. The sheriff's office said it has received 15 calls on the matter over the last week.
Sacramento City Unified has suspended civic permits with three baseball little leagues and more than a dozen other non-profits at 20 sites until the teacher strike is resolved.
Sleepnation is a youth organization that teaches the youth the love for basketball and the importance of helping those in their community. Ashley Williams is in Sacramento getting the details on a special clinic taking place this weekend.
Cafe La Vies is hopping on a popular trend by adding tiny teapots on top of their drinks. Bella Kunde is in Sacramento to try this and a few other items on the menu.
Futsi is a community-based soccer organization founded by Hayden Spilman and Ruben Cisneros. Molly Riehl is in Sacramento learning about this community-based league.
Women know that when menopause hits, their body goes through a lot of changes, including when it comes to their skin. Courtney is standing by with the founder of a skincare brand, AliBee, Tracy Bezanson, learning more.
Local team of STEM middle & high school students from Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento is hosting one of Northern California's largest youth robotics tournaments on Jan 24-25.
Big Al – whose name was Alvin Sams – was part of Northern California television and radio for more than 25 years.
Alvin "Big Al" Sams will be remembered at a funeral service on Thursday.
Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.
To take photos of the Mount Lyell shrew, three students laid out over 100 traps last November in the Eastern Sierra Nevada region and checked them every two hours.
A farewell celebration for the Hotel Marysville took place Monday, seven months after a fire devastated the historic vacant building.
Enjoy some gaming, good eating and performances from lion and dragon dancers at Sky River Casino in Elk Grove. Sky River is celebrating Lunar New Year in style! Sky River Casino is honoring the Lunar New Year with a robust celebration that spans across the Sacramento region. Throughout February, guests can enjoy a vibrant lineup of celebrations such as themed décor, festive photo opportunities, and cultural experiences.
It's the year of the fire horse! 2026 Lunar New Year Tết Festival & Parade is more than a celebration it’s a powerful cultural reset centered on renewal, family, resilience, and hope. The 2026 Lunar New Year Tết Celebration brings together diverse communities to honor Vietnamese and Asian traditions through live performances, cultural education, food and community connection. This event highlights cultural pride while uplifting intergenerational healing, and public service. This year’s celebration introduces exciting new elements, including Mardi Gras and Valentine’s themes, an Auto Show, and Lucky Wave—a concert-style experience that honors tradition while featuring new, contemporary music designed to engage and inspire younger generations. Together, these experiences highlight how culture continues to evolve while remaining deeply rooted in history, creating a vibrant, multi-generational and multi-cultural celebration for the entire community.
Justin is a musician who has created a couple inventions that can help you play guitar. He is also a talented musician and performs for us in studio.
Justin is a musician who has created TABLOCKS! With TABLOCKS Justin can teach you in less than two minutes how to teach yourself to play guitar. It's also a great fidget toy/tab builder for guitarists of any experience level.
The 2026 Lunar New Year Tết Celebration brings together diverse communities to honor Vietnamese and Asian traditions through live performances, cultural education, food and community connection. This event highlights cultural pride while uplifting intergenerational healing, and public service.
The Plant Lady is here to offer tips and suggestions as to how you can take care of your favorite plants. They are STAYIN ALIVE, STAYIN ALIVE!!
REJOICE! The Plant Lady has returned! Send her your questions!
Marlene Simon joins us in studio to answer all your plant questions!
Marlene shares some plant advice in the 7amhour
Trust The Plant Lady. She will help make your sad plants happy again.
Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.
To take photos of the Mount Lyell shrew, three students laid out over 100 traps last November in the Eastern Sierra Nevada region and checked them every two hours.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.